To get speed higher than the base speed of the dc shunt motor / » Control of Electric Drives solved MCQs / By admin Question: To get speed higher than the base speed of the dc shunt motor A. armature resistance control is used B. field resistance control is used C. armature voltage control is used D. none of these. Answer» b. field resistance control is used Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India.